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3/29 - 4/4 Red Sox Spring Training Gameday Thread
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Post by jmei on Mar 29, 2015 10:00:36 GMT -5
Sunday, March 29
Tampa Bay Rays
Fort Myers
1:05 p.m.
NESN, MLBN, WEEI 93.7
Monday, March 30
Minnesota Twins
Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
NESN, MLBN, WEEI 93.7
Tuesday, March 31
Tampa Bay Rays
Port Charlotte
1:05 p.m.
NESN, MLBN (delay)
Wednesday, April 1
Toronto Blue Jays
Fort Myers
1:05 p.m.
NESN
Minnesota Twins
Fort Myers
1:05 p.m.
Thursday, April 2
Minnesota Twins
Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
MLBN
Friday, April 3
Minnesota Twins
Fort Myers
7:05 p.m.
NESN, WEEI 93.7
Saturday, April 4
Minnesota Twins
Fort Myers
1:05 p.m.
NESN, WEEI 93.7
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Post by soxfanatic on Mar 29, 2015 12:20:37 GMT -5
Other people having issues with mlb.tv today?
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 29, 2015 12:29:05 GMT -5
Other people having issues with mlb.tv today? Had them but it's working now, seems the broadcast was just delayed. |
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Post by soxfan06 on Mar 29, 2015 12:45:31 GMT -5
Let's just say Victorino is quickly playing his way off this team.
We're at the point that there is no way he should be the "starting RF for this team"
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Post by brianthetaoist on Mar 29, 2015 13:09:34 GMT -5
Other people having issues with mlb.tv today? I'm not watching, but I'm having trouble with Gameday. It shows Betts having 2 ABs but no hits or walks ... must be some kind of bug. |
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 29, 2015 13:16:49 GMT -5
I'm not watching, but I'm having trouble with Gameday. It shows Betts having 2 ABs but no hits or walks ... must be some kind of bug. Preposterous. |
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 29, 2015 13:30:26 GMT -5
I am disappointed that Hinojosa makes only a single appearance in the prediction game thread.
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Post by brianthetaoist on Mar 29, 2015 13:37:12 GMT -5
I am disappointed that Hinojosa makes only a single appearance in the prediction game thread. I actually tried to find a place to put him in but couldn't quite convince myself he was breakout or comeback or any other categories ... but I think he'll be a good bullpen arm in Boston this year. I'm optimistic about him |
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 29, 2015 13:51:11 GMT -5
One of these days I will try to understand the balk rule.
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Post by soxfan06 on Mar 29, 2015 15:17:08 GMT -5
Rusney should be the starting RFer.
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Post by kman22 on Mar 29, 2015 20:53:13 GMT -5
Rusney should be the starting RFer. I don't that that there is much of an argument against Castillo as the starting RF. |
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Post by nomar on Mar 29, 2015 21:24:35 GMT -5
Rusney should be the starting RFer. I don't that that there is much of an argument against Castillo as the starting RF. Well the argument is that he needs reps every day. Until they figure out what to do with Victorino or he gets injured, he will command playing time. |
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Post by Don Caballero on Mar 29, 2015 21:56:20 GMT -5
Well the argument is that he needs reps every day. Until they figure out what to do with Victorino or he gets injured, he will command playing time. I never understood this logic. Okay, I get that Victorino has the higher salary, but why does he command anything? If they can't trade him and Rusney is/could be a better player than him, why not give him the starting job? It seems so simple and ah my eyes, my eyes, help! |
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Post by kman22 on Mar 29, 2015 23:16:33 GMT -5
Well the argument is that he needs reps every day. Until they figure out what to do with Victorino or he gets injured, he will command playing time. I never understood this logic. Okay, I get that Victorino has the higher salary, but why does he command anything? If they can't trade him and Rusney is/could be a better player than him, why not give him the starting job? It seems so simple and ah my eyes, my eyes, help! That's more what I meant. Castillo looks better now, so aside from protecting Victorino's ego, there's no reason Castillo shouldn't start. I think Victorino is more apt to hurt himself than improve his trade value if he is the starter in RF. If they are going to play someone for the sake of improving his trade value, I'd rather it be Allen Craig. |
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Post by mgoetze on Mar 30, 2015 11:23:01 GMT -5
Bleh, just when I was getting used to baseball games being at watchable times, it's back to 1 AM starts. Fortunately, condensed games should start being available soon.
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Post by sibbysisti on Mar 30, 2015 12:08:10 GMT -5
I believe the intent here is to trade Victorino. But who would want him unless they can see what he can do and whether he's healthy and can be a regular? Hopefully that showcase is brief and Rusney can soon be installed as our regular RF.
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Post by nomar on Mar 30, 2015 13:39:27 GMT -5
Well the argument is that he needs reps every day. Until they figure out what to do with Victorino or he gets injured, he will command playing time. I never understood this logic. Okay, I get that Victorino has the higher salary, but why does he command anything? If they can't trade him and Rusney is/could be a better player than him, why not give him the starting job? It seems so simple and ah my eyes, my eyes, help! I would start Castillo too, but that's the argument. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 30, 2015 15:37:32 GMT -5
I never understood this logic. Okay, I get that Victorino has the higher salary, but why does he command anything? If they can't trade him and Rusney is/could be a better player than him, why not give him the starting job? It seems so simple and ah my eyes, my eyes, help! That's more what I meant. Castillo looks better now, so aside from protecting Victorino's ego, there's no reason Castillo shouldn't start. I think Victorino is more apt to hurt himself than improve his trade value if he is the starter in RF. If they are going to play someone for the sake of improving his trade value, I'd rather it be Allen Craig. The thing is whether Castillo is so much better than Victorino that dealing with the fallout is worth it. Is losing all your trade leverage by DFA'ing Victorino really better than going with Victorino for a month and trading him if he stays healthy, or DL'ing him if he doesn't? Realistically, even if we all agree that Castillo is the better option in a vacuum, over the course of a full season, what are the odds that Castillo is, say, 2 full wins better? Now prorate that for a month or two. Not that every win isn't important, but it's not like it's a decision between Castillo and a rookie-ball outfielder. |
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 30, 2015 16:10:23 GMT -5
That's more what I meant. Castillo looks better now, so aside from protecting Victorino's ego, there's no reason Castillo shouldn't start. I think Victorino is more apt to hurt himself than improve his trade value if he is the starter in RF. If they are going to play someone for the sake of improving his trade value, I'd rather it be Allen Craig. The thing is whether Castillo is so much better than Victorino that dealing with the fallout is worth it. Is losing all your trade leverage by DFA'ing Victorino really better than going with Victorino for a month and trading him if he stays healthy, or DL'ing him if he doesn't? Realistically, even if we all agree that Castillo is the better option in a vacuum, over the course of a full season, what are the odds that Castillo is, say, 2 full wins better? Now prorate that for a month or two. Not that every win isn't important, but it's not like it's a decision between Castillo and a rookie-ball outfielder. I'll be on the record stating that we release Sizemore after about 50 games and then finally call Nava back up to the majors. Oops, I meant Victorino and Castillo. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 30, 2015 16:22:14 GMT -5
The thing is whether Castillo is so much better than Victorino that dealing with the fallout is worth it. Is losing all your trade leverage by DFA'ing Victorino really better than going with Victorino for a month and trading him if he stays healthy, or DL'ing him if he doesn't? Realistically, even if we all agree that Castillo is the better option in a vacuum, over the course of a full season, what are the odds that Castillo is, say, 2 full wins better? Now prorate that for a month or two. Not that every win isn't important, but it's not like it's a decision between Castillo and a rookie-ball outfielder. I'll be on the record stating that we release Sizemore after about 50 games and then finally call Nava back up to the majors. Oops, I meant Victorino and Castillo. This doesn't really refute my point though. It's not like the decision to keep Sizemore cost them a playoff berth or something. |
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Post by wcsoxfan on Mar 30, 2015 16:28:25 GMT -5
This doesn't really refute my point though. It's not like the decision to keep Sizemore cost them a playoff berth or something. to elaborate by using an old cliche: "It's a marathon, not a sprint" I still think a 4 OF rotation with Nava as the backup 1B/PH is the best way to go for now. Sitting Hanley/Mookie on occasion to get them a little rest (in addition to heavy rest for Victorino) isn't so bad for a month or two. |
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 30, 2015 17:13:45 GMT -5
I'll be on the record stating that we release Sizemore after about 50 games and then finally call Nava back up to the majors. Oops, I meant Victorino and Castillo. This doesn't really refute my point though. It's not like the decision to keep Sizemore cost them a playoff berth or something. Obviously not, but if they finished a game out of the wild card, you could look back at that and say that decision cost them. I don't think we could make a bet like this, but I actually would say that the difference between Castillo and Victorino would be at least 2 wins. |
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Post by brianthetaoist on Mar 30, 2015 20:43:05 GMT -5
Not sure how I feel about Masterson today just from listening to the radio ... obviously, the results were good, and the announcers were impressed by his execution, but his fastball was still sitting ~90mph. Maybe that's still spring training intensity and will tick up once we get to the season. I guess we'll see.
Just one week to go ... team looks pretty good.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Mar 30, 2015 21:47:41 GMT -5
The Twins lineup is not exactly fearsome, but Masterson was definitely locating his pitches, and they all showed movement once he got rolling. This was encouraging, but I'm not going to hold my breath. He'll be challenged if his velocity hovers at that level. Overall however, yes, he looked much better.
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Post by soxfanatic on Mar 31, 2015 14:11:06 GMT -5
Very erratic day for Marrero defensively
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